Colin Cowherd said Notre Dame has changed financially under Marcus Freeman, to the point that the Irish are now “going to go toe-to-toe with Georgia and Bama” in the NIL era. Cowherd said he has been “shocked by their willingness to play the game financially” and pointed to the talent on the roster, citing Notre Dame as having maybe the best corner, safety, and linebacker in the country.
Cowherd also tied that roster strength to Notre Dame’s 2025 outlook, saying the Irish “should” finish the regular season ranked No. 1 because of their talent, depth, and schedule. He specifically mentioned C.J. Carr as a quarterback who could end up “the first or second best quarterback,” while also noting that the schedule sets up well, with Miami, BYU, and SMU as the main games he highlighted.
- Cowherd said he was surprised Notre Dame has been this strong in the NIL era, given the program’s old reputation for not spending like other powers.
- He contrasted the current approach with Notre Dame’s past on coach pay, facilities, and admissions standards.
- On defense, Cowherd called the unit “so physical” and “so well coached.”
- He said Notre Dame would be favored to win the SEC “today if they were in it.”
- Cowherd and his co-host both pointed to Miami as the one team on the schedule that might consistently move the ball on Notre Dame’s defense.
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